Abstract: The way of studying childhood has evolved in the last decades. Most inquiries are no longer ‘about’ children but ‘with’ and ‘for’ children. This transformation has led to a series of methodological adaptations and innovations, among which we can find the combination of elicitation techniques and other, more traditional, techniques, such as focus groups or interviews. The aim of this article is to contribute to the reflection on the opportunities and challenges that these methodological initiatives can provide. Initially, a literature review on graphic elicitation techniques is presented. Subsequently, a personal research experience, in which drawings, vignettes and diagrams were incorporated, is displayed in order to illustrate some of the streghts and limitations found with regard to this methodological option.

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